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Nov. 4 1924.

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TAGE F. "WERME, 0F FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNOB TO REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.

PRUJECTILE.

Application filed August 16, 1922.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, Teen F. VVERME, a citizen of the United States, residing at Fairfield, in the county of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Projectiles, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to that type of cartridge which by virtue of its characteristics is especially adapted to be used in dispersing mobs, quelling disturbances and suppressing riots, although it is to be understood that it may be used in other relations as well. A cartridge adapted to be used for this purpose must be so designed as to scatter a number of heavy projectiles over a wide area at a short range with a. small penetration effect and must also be capable of use in rifles, machine guns, and pistols.

More specifically the invention relates to that type of cartridge in which are disposed a plurality of projectiles, one in advance of another in front of a propelling charge, with the object of providing for the simultaneous firing of a number of projectiles at one discharge of the rifle, machine gun, or

istol.

With this and other objects in view I have designed a novel riot cartridge of which the following description taken in connection with the drawing is a specification, like figures of reference being used to denote corresponding parts.

In the drawing Fig. 1 is an enlarged plan view of my improved cartridge and Fig. 2 is an enlarged view partly in section and partly in plan, showing the various components in assembled posit-ion.

Referring to the drawing, reference character 5 denotes the cylindrical shell body or casing of the cartridge which is equipped with a primer and loaded with an explosive charge in the usual manner. Qontained within the cylindrical shell are a plurality of cylindrical disk-shaped projectiles 4, 6 and 7 which are preferably made of lead and in the present instanceI have shown three, but it is understood that any number as well as any material may be used without departing from the spirit of the invention. Behind the rearmost projectile is the explosive charge. The foremost projectile or disk 7 is double stepped and has integral Serial No. 5852,24 1.

therewith a cylindrical boss which extends forwardly into an aperture 9 of a projectile in the form of a hollow jacket 10. The 1101- low jacket 10 which extends forwardly of the cartridge casing may be made of cupronickel or any other suitable jacket material. The rear end ofthe jacket is bent downwardly sufficiently to form the central aperture 9 which encircles the boss 8 of disk. In the process of assembly the hollow projectile is placed within the casing until its rear face abuts against the front of the special disk-shaped cylinder? and then pressure is brought to bear upon the forward end 11 of the casing 5 so as to turn it inwardly and lock the parts in place. This turning inwardly or crimping of the casing insures that the casing and jacket are retained in firm relationship and precludes the possibility of disarrangement of parts while in transit or being handled. Preferably, the hollow projectile or jacket 10 is formed as shown, with a profile suitable for easy load ing in hand actuated orautomatic rifles and pistols as well as machine guns.

Placed loosely within thchollow projectile is another projectile and in the present instance I have disclosed ball or shot 12 which is preferably made of lead. This ball or projectile is of sufficiently small diameter so as to be able to pass thru the aperture 9 of the hollow jacket. Although a ball has been shown it is to be understood that any other suitable projectile may be used of any shape or material Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In assembling the improved cartridge the shell body which has been equipped with a primer is loaded with an explosive charge and the cylindrical projectile-s 4, 6 and 7 are inserted. The hollow jacket 10 containing the ball or projectile 12 is then inserted within the casing so that its rear face abuts against the disk 7. While in this relation the casing 5 and hollow projectile 10 are locked into position by crimping the forward end of said casing as aforesaid and the cartridge is now ready for use.

The projectiles upon being fired will leave the muzzle of the gun and will be caused by the propellant gases to scatter at a certain part of its trajectory. By the separation of the cartridge. into its constituents at a short range a relatively wide area may be covered at a relatively short range. A cartridge of this type has a reduced power of penetration so that instead of causing fatal wounds the projectiles would be more likely to merely stun and temporarily disable anyone in the path thereof.

Having now described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a cartridge, the combination with a casing containing a charge, of a projectile ontained within said casing, a second projectile comprising a hollow jacket carried l said casing and projecting therebeyond, and a third projectile positioned inside said sec ond projectile.

2. In a cartridge, the combination with a casing containing a charge, a plurality of disk-shaped projectiles within said casin a hollow projectile supported directly by and projecting beyond said casing, and another projectile positioned inside oi? said hollow projectile.

3. In a cartridge, the combination of a casing containing a charge a plurality of disk-shaped projectiles within said caslng, a second projectile comprising a hollow jacket formed with an inwardly bent flange to form an aperture, a boss on one of said diskshaped projectiles projecting thru said aperture, and a third projectile positioned within the second projectile.

i. In a cartridge, the combination with a casing containing a charge, a plurality ct disk-shaped projectiles within said casing, a hollow projectile carried by said casing and projecting therebeyond, and a third projectile having a free movement within the hollow projectile.

5. In a cartridge the combination with a. casing containing a charge, a hollow pro- 'jectile carried by said casing, projecting therebeyond, and comprising an inturned flange forming an aperture, a plurality of disk shaped projectiles contained within the casing, and a boss on one of said disk shaped projectiles projecting thru said aperture.

6. In a cartridge, the combination of a casing containing a charge, a plurality of disk-shaped projectiles within said casing, a second projectile comprising a hollow jacket formed with an. inwardly bent flange to form an aperture, a boss on one of said dislrshaped projectiles projecting thru said aperture, and a third projectile having a free movement within the second projectile.

7. In a cartridge, the combination with a casing containing a charge, of a projectile inserted in said casing, and in contact with the same, a hollow projectile projecting be yond and carried by said casingg and another projectile positioned inside. said hollow projectile.

8. In a cartridge, the combination with a casing containing a charge, of a projectile within said casing and having its periphery bearing against said casing, a second. projectile carried by said casing projecting therebe 'ond and having an inturned flange, and a third projectile positioned inside 01* the second projectile.

In witness whereof I have signed my name hereto this 10th day of August 1922.

TAGE F. VVERME. 

